• Climate Smart and Health Dept. Are Partnering to Distribute Free Air Filters

    Posted on July 29, 2021

    Low-income Flathead Valley residents at risk of serious health problems from wildfire smoke may be eligible to receive portable HEPA air cleaners at no cost.  The Flathead City-County Health Department has partnered with local nonprofits Climate Smart Glacier Country and the Whitefish Community Foundation, as well as the Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program, to […]

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  • Heat Safety Tips

    Posted on July 19, 2021

    According to the National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Heat can be very taxing on the body and heat related illnesses can occur with even a short period of exposure.  For more information on heat safety:  Heat Safety Tips […]

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  • Register Today! Zero Waste for Business – Free Webinar on May 26

    Posted on May 24, 2021

    Meeting Registration – Zoom

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  • KGEZ Podcast – Careers in Natural Resources and Conservation

    Posted on May 14, 2021

    Interested in a career where you can apply sustainability and conservation practices?   Listen to this podcast to learn about careers in natural resources  and conservation.   https://KGEZ.podbean.com/e/fvcc-honors-program-professor-of-natural-resources-conservation-management-christina-relyea-phd/

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  • Thanks for a Successful “Earth Month”!

    Posted on May 5, 2021

    April 22, 2021 was the 51st anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970.  Over the years, Earth Day has been acknowledged by local governments, community groups, businesses, and schools to demonstrate the significance of a healthy environment.   This year, multiple cities in Flathead County passed Earth Day Proclamations.   We would like to thank the […]

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  • Day of Giving – May 4th

    Posted on April 30, 2021

    The Whitefish Community Foundation “Day of Giving” is on May 4th and is a great opportunity to donate to Climate Smart Glacier Country. For more info: https://whitefishcommunityfoundation.org/givingtuesday-a…/

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  • KGEZ Interview – Earth Day

    Posted on April 14, 2021

    Listen to podcast with CSGC Board member Jill Zignego discussing Earth Day history and events! Climate Smart Glacier Country Board member Jill Zignego 4-13-2021 (podbean.com)  

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  • Zero Waste Webinar – Organic Waste and Composting

    Posted on April 11, 2021

    Curious to learn about organic waste and composting? The second session in our six-part webinar series on #zerowaste is happening April 28 at 12pm MST / 11am PST and will feature speakers from: Happy Trash Can Curbside Compostingin Bozeman and DIRT Rich Composting and Pick Up Service in Columbia Falls. Registration is free and we’ll give […]

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  • Join the CSGC EcoChallenge Team!

    Posted on March 31, 2021

    Throughout the month of April participate in the EcoChallenge. Take action with us during Earth Month, and let’s create more environmental and social good alongside tens of thousands of global changemakers. Log in to the website and select actions from 10 different categories.    EcoChallenge is free to join and everyone is welcome. Join the CSGC […]

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  • Earth Day Proclamations

    Posted on March 31, 2021

    Climate Smart wishes to thank the cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish and the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce for passing Earth Day Proclamations. The proclamations encourage citizens, businesses, and institutions  to take part in programs and activities to protect and sustain the community and planet.    View proclamations by clicking on the following links. […]

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